Tender

Maintenance for Laboratory Microscopes Reference: ST24-P409

GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Jan 2025 at 13:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is seeking quotations for the maintenance of laboratory microscopes manufactured by Olympus Optical Co Ltd. The contract, referenced as ST24-P409, falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment (CPV 50400000). The procurement is at the tender stage and follows an open procedure (below threshold). The contract is scheduled to start on 1 April 2025 and run for 36 months, ending on 31 March 2028. Key dates include the publication date of 20 January 2025 and the closing date for tender submissions on 31 January 2025. The services will be delivered in various locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment maintenance, particularly those accredited to service Olympus microscopes. The required maintenance options include fully comprehensive services and planned maintenance visits. Given the detailed requirements for OEM parts and certified engineers, businesses with expertise in this niche area can leverage their capabilities to secure a stable, three-year contract. This opportunity is particularly suited for established service providers in the medical and precision equipment maintenance sector, providing potential business growth through a long-term partnership with a prominent NHS Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance for Laboratory Microscopes Reference: ST24-P409

Notice Description

2. The Requirement Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Trust is looking for quotations for Equipment maintenance for Laboratory Microscopes manufactured by Olympus Optical Co Ltd 3. Contract Period The contract is required to start on [Start Date Column R] and is to run for a period of 36 months. 4. Equipment to be Covered Serial Number Device Model Manufacturer 237875 Laboratory Microscopes BH-2 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO LTD 1C52659 Laboratory Microscopes BX51 + DO and POL microscope OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO LTD 5. Maintenance Requirements Bidders must be able to maintain all the equipment listed. Bidders are to provide quotations for the following maintenance options: * Fully comprehensive (all planned service visits and breakdowns including parts). * Planned maintenance visits (including all consumable parts) but not including reactive visits. All engineers must be trained / accredited by the manufacturer. All parts must be OEM and be new. Bidders must state their response times for reactive callouts. 6. Terms and Conditions Any contract will be subject to the NHS Purchase Order Terms and Conditions for the Provision of Services. https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-terms-and-conditions-for-the-procurement-of-non-clinical-goods-and-services/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24e365cb-7e3e-4d31-a347-b76185ff6111
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29333bdb-aee1-4140-b10e-e4ee0dc07b6d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 4YB
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Chaucer
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

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